Constantine IX, Monomachus. 1042-1055 AD. EL Stamenon Nomisma, 4.36g. (6h). Constantinople. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; triple border. Rx: Bust of Constantine XI facing, bearded, wearing crown, loros and saccos, and holding long cross and globe surmounted by pelleted cross; triple border. Berk 303. DO 3. BN 4-10. BMC 6-9 (Constantine VIII). Ratto 1970-1 (Constantine VIII). Sear 1830. FDC.